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Women’s prisons have been described as a/an:

Which of the following gendered findings is TRUE in regards to attorneys?

Tiffany is 12-year-old girl that has recently made a new group of friends. This new group of friends is known for shoplifting and “tagging” local stores with obscene messages. Seven months later, Tiffany is apprehended for vandalism. Which theory best explains her criminal behavior?

Which of the following is an identified myth of feminism?

You may use your text or any material covered in class, including discussion boards, podcasts, or publications. Pull from all of these sources when writing a succinct answer! Remember, you will likely need to write at least TWO paragraphs to answer these questions. Answer every part of the question in order to receive full credit. DO NOT simply write what was stated on the lecture notes. In your own words, thoroughly explain how we can effect change in all aspects of the criminal legal system (consider theoretical approaches, CCR, RJ, victimization and offending strategies, TIC, and expansion areas for incarcerated women and girls). Make sure you identify and explain in detail these multiple aspects. Include specific examples. 

Women face greater barriers in practicing law than obtaining faculty positions in law school?

Stewart has a great job as an electrician. The electrical company highly relies on him to come to work every day. Steward makes great money and continually receives promotions for his work. Social bond theory argues that Stewart will likely not offend because of:

You may use your text or any material covered in class, including discussion boards, podcasts, or publications. Pull from all of these sources when writing a succinct answer! Remember, you will likely need to write at least TWO paragraphs to answer these questions. Answer every part of the question in order to receive full credit. DO NOT simply write what was stated on the lecture notes. In your own words, compare and contrast “leaky pipes”, “glass ceiling”, and “glass elevator”. Describe these terms explicitly and their impact on policing and the criminal legal system.

Social learning theory implies that:

You may use your text or any material covered in class, including discussion boards, podcasts, or publications. Pull from all of these sources when writing a succinct answer! Remember, you will likely need to write at least two paragraphs to answer these questions. Answer every part of the question in order to receive full credit. DO NOT simply write what was stated on the lecture notes. In your own words, compare and contrast the three ways crime is measured and one limitation for each of these data sources.